Carrier Relations & Dispatch Specialist

Bettaway Supply Chain Services; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bettaway Traffic Systems, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to coordinate and dispatch carriers on managed transportation accounts. You will develop relationships with contracted carriers, monitor tender acceptance and service, and manage daily orders and shipper schedules.

In this role you will communicate issues promptly to stakeholders and work with Traffic leadership to source new carrier partners, while handling tracking updates and other operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of transportation experience, ideally in a reputable 3PL or brokerage
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and elevate issues in a timely manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable, likeable and team player
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite and LTL booking platforms; TMS a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and dispatch carriers on all managed transportation accounts
• Develop relationships with dedicated carriers and monitor tender acceptance, service and volume
• Perform daily tasks such as creating orders, allocating product, and managing shipper schedules
• Proactively communicate issues to stakeholders and provide real time solutions
• Collaborate with Traffic leadership to source new carrier partners
• Assist with status and tracking updates as requested
• Perform other assigned operational tasks as assigned by Traffic leadership

Skills

Transportation coordination

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

MS Office

LTL booking platforms

TMS

Job description

Bettaway Traffic Systems, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Coordinator to coordinate and dispatch carriers on managed transportation accounts. You will develop relationships with contracted carriers, monitor tender acceptance and service, and manage daily orders and shipper schedules.

In this role you will communicate issues promptly to stakeholders and work with Traffic leadership to source new carrier partners, while handling tracking updates and other operational tasks as needed.